Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Mazda CX-5
- Length170.4 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width69.8 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 8.7 in shorter (170.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 713 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,741 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 713 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,741 lb)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 8.7 in shorter (170.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.4 in | 179.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 65.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 7.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,028 lb | 3,741 lb | 713 lb |
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